PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

Within the boundaries of the Pigeon River Country are more than 85 privately owned parcels of land totalling 9,763 acres. Most are used for recreational purposes, a few are permanent residences and several are vacant. Boundaries are drawn including these lands to show areas influenced by the plan, and with the hope of cooperation and compatible land use and management among those included.

No restrictions or controls of any kind directly affecting included private lands are implied or intended in this plan, except those which may accompany future dedication of wild and natural rivers. Cooperative and coordinated management of private lands both within and adjacent to the Pigeon River Country is, of course, highly desirable and will be sought. To this end, consultation and assistance will be offered to private owners by DNR personnel assigned to this unit.

It is highly desirable that the DNR aggressively seek opportunities to acquire ownership of all private in-holdings which are or may become available. Interrupted ownership carries the possibility that an owner may disagree with the planned use of the area surrounding or adjacent to his lands and could thwart efforts to provide seclusion or other special conditions.

Most owners contacted have indicated great interest in what will be happening to the state lands that surround them, and seem to support the concepts herein described. If purchase of lands is not possible, easements will be sought to assure compatible land use and cover management.

Consideration of private owners' interests and consultation with them will be undertaken in regard to local zoning or ordinances to control land development and use. The Advisory Council will be expected to consider this and make recommendations.

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